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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1941

489 stories in Murray's papers · page 18 of 25

N.S.W. State Parliament Corporal Punishment in Schools Petrol Rationing

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 13 September 1941 · page 3

The Premier of New South Wales the Hon. W. J. McKell, M.L.A., has issued the following manifesto:— Corporal Punishment in Schools…

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Next Year’s American Elections Willkie to Take Part New York, Sept 13

Border Morning Mail · Monday 15 September 1941 · page 1

According to the Washington correspondent of the Associated Press of America, Mr. Wendell Willkie has decided to take an active part in the…

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Local Government Elections

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 16 September 1941 · page 2

Alterations have been made in the law affecting Shire Council elections. For next elections persons whose names were on the State roll of…

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Early Federal Election Predicted DUBBO

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 16 September 1941 · page 3

Although Mr. Menzies had been rejected by the U.AP. becase "they they could not win an election his leadership," he would still…

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Finley Hospital Election

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 16 September 1941 · page 2

The election of five directors of Finley Hospital Board resulted in the success of Mr. O. Scoullar (86 votes). Mrs. Dawe (85), Mr. C. McAllister (78), Mr…

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Eye to Federal Election Mr. McKell And His Budget SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 17 September 1941 · page 4

Judged from the political point of view, the N.S.W. Budget is likely to give the Prime Minister (Mr. Fadden) a headache. It is…

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Use of Moneys Stir in Federal Parliament CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 2

A sensatis[?] allegation relating to the use of Government funds for p[?]poses not approved by Parliament was made by the Leader of the…

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Life of British Parliament to Be Extended London, September 17

Border Morning Mail · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 2

The political correspondent of the “Daily Telegraph” says that the Government will introduce a bill during October to extend the life of…

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Early Federal Election Predicted by Mr. J. J. Clark, M.h.r

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 3

Addressing a well-attended meeting of the Dubbo A.L.P., at the Railway Institute Hall, Mr. J. J. Clark. M.H.R. for the Darling electorate predicted…

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Federal Election Advocated Brisbane

Border Morning Mail · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 2

The Federal president of the A.L.P. (Mr. C. G. Fallon) openly advocated a Federal election to-day as the means of giving the Commonwealth stable…

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Swimming Club’s Annual Meeting New Season Faced with Confidence President’s Popularity Shown By Re-election To Office

The Pastoral Times · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 3

Judging by the large number (30) in attendance at Tuesday night’s annual meeting of the Deniliquin Swimming Club and the interest displayed, the forthcoming season promises to be very successful…

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New South Wales Parliament Some Pertinent Questions Asked By Mr. C. B. Lethbridge War-time Industries Establishment in Country

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 September 1941 · page 3

Mr. Vincent: I desire to ask the Minister for Local Government whether it is a fact that there is a tendency to concentrate war-time…

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What They Said in Parliament Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 September 1941 · page 4

An attempt by the leader of [?] C[?]try Party (Mr. Bruxner) to have Parliament discuss this afternoon the all[?]ped action of the A.W.U. organiser…

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Worked in Fine Style Star Spring Candidates SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 September 1941 · page 5

With the spring meeting opening next week, outstanding candidates for the Epsom and Metropolitan Handicap honors worked in fine style at R[?]wick…

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Questions in Parliament the Budget

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 30 September 1941 · page 1

Mr. Lethbridge: I ask the Premier if it is a fact that the leader of the Opposition stated publicly that the Budget introduced into this House last…

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N.s.w. Parliament Motion to Borrow £5,000,000 for Educational Purposes

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 30 September 1941 · page 3

Following is the speech delivered by Mr .C. B. Lethbridge, M.L.A., member for Corowa, in the Legislative Assembly last…

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What's Wrong in Parliament ?

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 October 1941 · page 4

Sir — What they said in Parliament as reported in this [?]rning’s issue of the “Mail” calls not [?] for [?] but for sharp criti[?] if [?]ything were…

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Municipal Election Compulsory Voting Favoured

The Independent · Thursday 2 October 1941 · page 7

There was an uproar at the Local Government Conference at Newcastle when Ald Flaherty South Grafton) said that local…

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The Federal Parliament Censure Motion Launched CANBERRA

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 3 October 1941 · page 2

In the House of Representatives yesterday, Mr. Curtin moved as an amendment to the first item of the estimates: "That while agreeing that…

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Members of Parliament in Britain's Home Guard

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 4 October 1941 · page 4

British Members of Parliament who are in the Houses of Parliament Home Guard, attend a War Office School for Home Guard Officers. There they see demonstrated, and use themselves, every type of weapon issued to the Force. In this picture Members of Parliament are throwing anti-tank fire bombs…

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